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| Scientists discover process by which mda-9/syntenin contributes to melanoma metastasis Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:58 PM PST After recently announcing success in eliminating melanoma metastasis in laboratory experiments, scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center have made another important discovery in understanding the process by which the gene mda-9/syntenin contributes to metastasis in melanoma (the spread of skin cancer) and possibly a variety of other cancers. Venezuelan government: Chavez coping with severe respiratory infection after cancer surgery ap.org Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:51 PM PST CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is being treated for "respiratory deficiency" after complications from a severe lung infection, his government said Thursday. Veterans agent looks to future in cancer fight Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:43 PM PST Veterans Agent Joseph D. Colantoni, diagnosed last year with lung cancer, said he is finished with chemotherapy treatments and will know the results in about a week. Many male cancer patients missing out on appropriate fertility advice Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:43 PM PST Pioneering research presented at the Fertility 2013 conference today shows that a large proportion of male cancer patients are missing out on appropriate fertility advice. Venezuela's Chavez still has "severe" respiratory problem reuters.com Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:39 PM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is still suffering a "severe" respiratory infection that has hindered his breathing as he struggles to recover from cancer surgery in Cuba, the government said on Thursday. The 58-year-old socialist leader has not been seen in public nor heard from in more than three weeks. Officials say he is in delicate condition after his fourth operation ... Cancer removed in one dose with radiation treatment Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:35 PM PST Women with early stage breast cancer can now have the cancer removed and their radiation treatment completed at the same time. "When we sign patients up for lumpectomy we automatically sign her up for a radiation process, one goes hand in hand with the other," said Dr. Olga Ivanov, a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer procedures. Radiation treatment typically lasts for six weeks with ... Chavez Suffers 'Respiratory Insufficiency' Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:29 PM PST CARACAS, (AFP) --- Hugo Chavez's top lieutenants accused the opposition and the media Thursday of using the cancer-stricken Venezuelan president's health to wage a ''psychological war'' to destabilize the country. The hardline stance was adopted after Vice President Nicolas Maduro returned from a visit with the ailing Chavez in Cuba, where he is suffering from complications more than three weeks ... Chavez Suffers 'Complications, Respiratory Insufficiency' Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:29 PM PST Venezuela's President, Hugo Chavez, is suffering from "complications" brought on by a "severe lung infection" which developed after surgery, officials say. Chavez, 58, had his fourth operation for cancer in Cuba on 11 December and then developed a respiratory infection. In a statement from Caracas, Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said the infection had "led to a respiratory insufficiency ... Hugo Chavez suffering 'severe' respiratory infection Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:28 PM PST Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is still suffering a "severe" respiratory infection that has hindered his breathing as he struggles to recover from cancer surgery in Cuba, the government said on Thursday. Kane Steger talks after his win over Boylan Thu, 03 Jan, 2013 09:26 PM PST Belvidere senior Kane Steger talks about his team's win over Boylan on Thursday. The team honored former assistant Jerry Guse, who was diagnosed last year with pancreatic cancer, before the game. | |
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